Classical, It's a Gas

So who goes to classical concerts? In response to Harvey Frey's Mad as Hell ("Psst! Wanna Buy a Ticket?" June 6), the audience attending Southwest Chamber Music Society concerts in Pasadena and Orange County grew by 26% last season.

We attribute this to the personal attention that our audience members receive. The phone is answered directly (probably by myself), ticket prices are reasonable, venues are intimate and our range of repertory makes us attractive to discerning music lovers.

There is a wealth of arts activity throughout Southern California that is community-based and of very high quality. The concert listings in Sunday Calendar attest to the energy and diversity of these groups, who cannot afford to advertise in The Times.